Dear Patient: I am announcing my retirement from active patient care effective December 31, 2018. I will be unable to continue your care or renew your prescriptions after that time. Please know that caring for my patients has been a great source of satisfaction and pleasure these past years. I highly recommend any of the orthopedic surgeons at OrthoArizona to…

HonorHealth John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital in Phoenix presented OrthoArizona orthopedic sports medicine surgeon Keith Jarbo, MD, with the 2018 Citizenship and Community Service Award. Here are three things to know. 1. Dr. Jarbo was recognized for his work with Phoenix-based Team Of Physicians for Students, which provides free sports physical screenings to high school and college-aged student athletes.…

Congratulations to Dr. Keith Jarbo, MD for being awarded the 2018 Citizenship and Community Service award from HonorHealth John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital! The criteria: Citizenship and Community Service: Honors practicing physicians who have made an outstanding contribution to the community in the form of citizenship and public service above and beyond the call of duty. Criteria also include engaging in…

Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in the U.S., affecting one in five adults, according to the Arthritis Foundation. The good news is, the risk of arthritis-related disability can be reduced by as much as 47 percent with moderate physical activity such as cycling at least three times per week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…

Radiologic technology plays a vital role in the orthopedic field, providing medical imaging, such as x-rays, for diagnostics and examinations, in addition to radiation therapy and more. Which is why we’re proud shine a spotlight on our own Suzanne Vehr and Tony Jordan during National Radiologic Technology Week. National Radiologic Technology Week, which spans Nov. 8 to Nov. 14, recognizes…

When Zack St. Peter came to OrthoArizona – Arcadia in 2004 with a severely broken leg, he not only received excellent orthopedic treatment, he also found the inspiration to dedicate his future to medicine. As a competitive dirt bike racer, St. Peter was no stranger to injuries, but a serious wreck during a practice session had resulted in three complete…

A Valley man recently completed a 3,400-mile cross country bicycle trip, defying his age with the help of a Phoenix orthopedic surgeon. For years, Scottsdale resident and avid cyclist Bob Mountz, 75, had dreamed of crossing the country on his bike. And for years, Mountz had struggled with arthritis that had been taking a toll on his left hip. Mountz…

A common difficulty for the aging, physically active, and general population, joint pain can cause severe discomfort and interfere with daily life. Old routines can become painful, and as we attempt to compensate for the pain additional wear and tear of ligaments, tendons, muscles, and bone can accumulate into more complicated health risks. How can Arthroscopic Surgery Help with Joint…